GILROY — A woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the stabbing of her boyfriend Saturday night, police said.

Officers were called about 11:55 p.m. to the 8000 block of Church Street for reports of a fight involving a couple and arrived to find a man suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body, according to Gilroy police.

The stabbing victim was taken by helicopter to the hospital and is listed in stable condition. Police said interviews and evidence at the scene led to the arrest of Brenda Ramirez, 22, of Gilroy, in connection with the attack. She was booked into the Santa Clara County jail, where she is being held without bail on suspicion of attempted murder and domestic violence offenses.

Police ask that anyone with information about the case contact 408-846-0350 or leave a tip at 800-78-CRIME (27463).

Robert Salonga covers crime and public safety for the Bay Area News Group and is based at The Mercury News. A San Jose native, he has a bachelor's degree from UCLA and a Master's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland-College Park, but remains a Bruin at heart. His prior reporting stops include Washington, D.C. and Salinas. He is also a middling triathlete whose sole race goal is to be upright at the end. Contact Robert at 408-920-5002.